Foot Locker vs Platypus:Which is more popular by branded search in New Zealand?
In August 2026, Foot Locker had more branded searches than Platypus among footwear retailers in New Zealand. Foot Locker was estimated to have 70.9K branded searches compared to Platypus’ 35.6K, and held a 30.2% Share of Search versus Platypus’ 15.2%.
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Which is more popular in search, Foot Locker or Platypus?
Compare the shoe stores New Zealanders buy everyday, fashion and sports footwear from. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.
Share of Search by month for Foot Locker, Platypus. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Number One Shoes | Foot Locker | Platypus | Mi Piaci | Hannahs | Shoe Clinic | Merchant 1948 | Wild Pair |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 33.4% | 32.1% | 13.6% | 8% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 0.05% |
| Nov 2025 | 30.2% | 36.7% | 15.3% | 7% | 5.1% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 0.07% |
| Dec 2025 | 33.7% | 32% | 17% | 5.6% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 0.05% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.2% | 25.6% | 13.2% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 35.4% | 27.3% | 13.8% | 8.7% | 5.9% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 0.06% |
| Mar 2026 | 36.3% | 28.8% | 13.9% | 7.8% | 5.2% | 5.9% | 2% | 0.04% |
| Apr 2026 | 34.5% | 27.6% | 16.1% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 1.9% | 0.05% |
| May 2026 | 34.2% | 31.7% | 13.2% | 8.5% | 5.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 0.05% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.9% | 32.7% | 13.7% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 4.8% | 1.8% | 0.06% |
| Jul 2026 | 38.2% | 28.4% | 14.3% | 7.5% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 2% | 0.06% |
| Aug 2026 | 32.4% | 30.2% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 5.4% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 0.05% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
How has the Foot Locker and Platypus comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Foot Locker was ahead of Platypus in every measured month of the 11 months ending August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Foot Locker’s estimated Share of Search among footwear retailers in New Zealand moved from 32.1% to 30.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 88.3K to 70.9K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Platypus’ estimated Share of Search among footwear retailers in New Zealand moved from 13.6% to 15.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 37.5K to 35.6K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand footwear retailers in August 2026?
2 changes
In August 2026, Foot Locker gained estimated Share of Search among footwear retailers in New Zealand, from 28.4% to 30.2%.
In August 2026, Platypus gained estimated Share of Search among footwear retailers in New Zealand, from 14.3% to 15.2%.
How each brand is measured
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Foot Locker’s and Platypus’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Foot Locker
29 branded search terms
- foot locker
- foot locker basketball shoes
- foot locker boots
- foot locker lambton quay
- foot locker near me
- foot locker northland
- foot locker nz
- foot locker online
- foot locker sale
- foot locker shoes
- foot locker sylvia park
- foot locker tn
- foot locker wellington
- foot locker westfield
- foot locker westgate
- footlocker
- footlocker boots
- footlocker co nz
- footlocker near me
- footlocker nz
- footlocker queen street
- footlocker queensgate
- footlocker sale
- footlocker shoes
- footlocker sylvia
- footlocker us
- footlocker voucher
- sylvia park footlocker
- the foot locker
Platypus
19 branded search terms
- doc martens platypus shoes
- platypus boots
- platypus mens sneakers
- platypus nz
- platypus sale
- platypus shoes
- platypus shoes botany
- platypus shoes location
- platypus shoes near me
- platypus shoes northland
- platypus shoes queensgate
- platypus shoes sale
- platypus shoes st lukes
- platypus shoes sylvia park
- platypus shoes the base
- platypus shoes voucher
- platypus shoes westgate
- platypus womens shoes
- womens platypus shoes
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